Nell leaves home for the first time in her life to stay with her relations she barely knows, and finds herself travelling further than she imagined.
She is taken to a mysterious island where she meets a homesick ghost and his grandson, Dylan, the swimmer. But strangest of all is the lame owner of the island, Mr Zed, who has built a pillar of stars that call to Nell in the sad and sometimes frantic whispers.
The long-awaiting sequel to Ultramarine, which was acclaimed as ‘A rich and magical book with a strong emotional resonance.’ (Books For Your Children)
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Jenny Nimmo
Jenny Nimmo (born 1944) is a British author of children's books including many fantasy and adventure novels, chapter books, and picture books. Born in England, she has lived in Wales for most of forty years. Probably she is best known for two series of fantasy novels: The Magician Trilogy (1986 to 1989), contemporary stories rooted in Welsh myth, and Children of the Red King (2002 to 2010), featuring Charlie Bone and other magically endowed school children.
